Abstract: Some embodiments provide a thermal pad having a sealed outer pouch and a sealed inner pouch within the outer pouch. A thermally transmitting material is encased by the inner pouch for transmitting heat or cold to a user of the thermal pad. In some cases the thermal pad also includes a baffling mechanism that divides the interior of the inner pouch into at least two areas and is configured to permit manual manipulation of the thermally transmitting material between the at least two areas and to at least partially retain the material within one or more of the at least two areas subsequent to manual manipulation. In some cases the thermal pad includes first and second layers of thermal insulation positioned between the inner pouch and outer pouch. Methods for administering thermal therapy to a woman's vaginal area are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments provide head suspension load beams formed from a sheet of material with one or more stiffening members molded on the sheet. In some cases the sheet material includes an out-of-plane portion extending out at a nonzero angle, and the stiffening member includes a rib formed on the sheet material about the out-of-plane portion of the sheet material. In some cases a void extending through the sheet material connects portions of a stiffening member on opposite surfaces of the sheet material. Ribs of stiffening material may also provide flow pathways for directing moldable material to portions of the sheet, such as for forming a rib about the sheet edge. A method of making a load beam includes placing a sheet material within an injection mold and bending a portion of the sheet material during the molding process.

Abstract: Infrared heating panels are provided with an electrically insulative substrate that carries one or more infrared heating elements. Each heating element includes an elongated first segment attached to a first surface of the substrate and an elongated second segment electrically connected in series with the first segment. At least the first segment is a strip of an electrically resistive material adapted to emit infrared radiation in response to a current. The second segment is attached to the second surface of the substrate opposite from and in a parallel arrangement with the first segment such that a first current flowing through the heating element flows through the first segment in a first direction relative to the substrate and flows through the second segment in a second direction opposite the first direction. Saunas, heating systems, and methods for reducing electromagnetic emissions in an infrared sauna are also provided.

Abstract: A tip resistant beverage container holder includes a central container support region with a wall defining an inner perimeter for holding a container, a generally horizontal base connecting lower ends of the inner perimeter wall, and a wall defining an outer perimeter; a base region with a larger perimeter than the central container support; and a resilient region connecting the outer perimeter of the central container support region with the base region.

Abstract: An adjustable pulley assembly is provided for operably and reliably routing a line through one or more non-perpendicular angles of a line activated system, while maintaining a closed environment as the line changes directions. Some embodiments provide an adjustable pulley assembly having first and second housing members rotationally engaged about an axis of rotation to provide an angular separation between adjacent conduits coupled to the pulley assembly. In some cases the angular separation is adjustable within a range of angles including and extending between a minimum separation angle and a maximum separation angle. Systems and methods incorporating the adjustable pulley assembly are also provided.

Abstract: A cable lockout assembly includes a cable sizing mechanism coupled to a cable clamping mechanism. The cable sizing mechanism is coupled with the cable clamping mechanism for adjusting the cable clamping mechanism relative to a size of the cable.

Abstract: A cable lockout assembly includes a base and a cover. The cover is rotatably fixed relative to the base for rotation about a center axis between a lock position and an unlock position. A cable is wound around the center axis between the base and the cover. The cable has a first end and a second end. The first end is fixed relative to the lockout assembly, and the second end extends from the cable lockout assembly a predetermined length. In the unlock position, the second end is detachably fixable to the cable lockout assembly. In the lock position, when the second end is fixed to the cable lockout assembly, the second end is not detachable from the cable lockout assembly.

Abstract: A lockout assembly suitable for use with a valve having a handle rotatable between an open position and a closed position includes a lock arm which supports a clamping mechanism. In one aspect of the invention, the lock arm includes a longitudinal slot having slot ends. The clamping mechanism is engagable with the handle for clamping thereto and includes a threaded stud extending through the slot. The threaded stud is slidable in the slot between the slot ends. In another aspect of the invention, the clamping mechanism includes a locking knife and body. The body is interposed between the lock arm and locking knife, and includes an opening for slidably receiving the threaded stud therethrough. The locking knife is axially fixed to an end of the threaded stud and is moveable relative to the body for clamping onto the handle interposed between the locking knife and body. The locking knife includes a lower jaw having a distal end and a proximal end.

Abstract: A circuit breaker lock-out assembly which is engageable with a circuit breaker includes a body having a top and a bottom joined by walls. The walls define a passageway extending from the body top to the body bottom. A button having one end extending into the body passageway through the body top is movable between a lock position and an unlock position. A pair of leaf springs are fixed to the button, and extend through the passageway. A nose extends from the body bottom, ant is engageable with the leaf springs. A pin extends from each of the leaf springs. Each pin is engageable with a hole formed in the circuit breaker walls adjacent the switch tongue, wherein slidable movement of the button toward at least one of the lock position and unlock position engages the leaf spring with the nose to move each pin relative to the hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switch lock-out assembly (10) for locking out a switch (15) having a pivotally mounted switch tongue (14) moveable between a first position and a second position about a pivot axis. The switch lock-out assembly (10) includes a body (24) having a first end and a second end. A first clamping surface (70) is formed on the body proximal the first end. A clamp jaw (26) has a second clamping surface (54) which is movable relative to the first clamping surface (70) for clamping a switch tongue (14) between the first clamping surface (70) and second clamping surface (54). An engagement surface (52) is formed on the body a distance from the first end, wherein the engagement surface (52) engages the switch (15) when the switch tongue (14) is clamped between the clamping surfaces (70, 54) to prevent movement of the switch from the switch first position to the switch second position.

Abstract: A circuit breaker lock-out assembly which is engageable with a circuit breaker includes a body having a top and a bottom joined by walls. The walls define a passageway extending from the body top to the body bottom. A button having one end extending into the body passageway through the body top is movable between a lock position and an unlock position. A pair of leaf springs are fixed to the button, and extend through the passageway. A nose extends from the body bottom, and is engageable with the leaf springs. A pin extends from each of the leaf springs. Each pin is engageable with a hole formed in the circuit breaker walls adjacent the switch tongue, wherein slidable movement of the button toward at least one of the lock position and unlock position engages the leaf spring with the nose to move each pin relative to the hole.

Abstract: A switch lever lock out assembly engagable with a switch. The assembly includes a lock out body engageable with a switch to prevent operation of the switch. A lever engaging member is mounted to the body, and has a lock position and an unlock position. In the lock position, the lever engaging member prevents disengaging the body from the switch. A blocking member is movably fixed to the body, and is engageable with the lever engaging member to prevent movement of the lever engaging member relative to the body when the lever engaging member is in the lock position. The blocking member is locked relative to the body by a key engageable mechanism. In another aspect of the invention, the key is fixed to a tether forming part of the assembly, and the key is lockable in a lock rail fixed within an area defined by the tether.

Abstract: A switch lever lock out assembly engagable with a switch. The assembly includes a lock out body engageable with a switch to prevent operation of the switch. A lever engaging member is mounted to the body, and has a lock position and an unlock position. In the lock position, the lever engaging member prevents disengaging the body from the switch. A blocking member is movably fixed to the body, and is engageable with the lever engaging member to prevent movement of the lever engaging member relative to the body when the lever engaging member is in said lock position. The blocking member is locked relative to the body by a key engageable mechanism. In another aspect of the invention, the key is fixed to a tether forming part of the assembly, and the key is lockable in a lock rail fixed within an area defined by the tether.

Abstract: A soft member constituting the main portion, and a rigid member. The soft member has a loop rib integral therewith, and the rigid member has a loop base element almost entirely embedded in the rib. The base element has load pads spaced there along for lockingly engaging the panel in which the grommet is positioned. The base member is molded in the bottom part of the mold, and then it is lifted out of its original molding position to expose it for injecting the soft material in surrounding position around the base member.

Abstract: A switch lever lock out assembly which is engagable with a switch having a lever positionable in at least two positions. The assembly includes a lock rail fixable relative to the switch. At least one transverse opening is formed in the lock rail. One end of an elongated lock arm extends through the opening and an opposing end extends toward the switch. In one aspect of the present invention, a switch engageable head is fixed to the lock arm opposing end, and is clampable to the lever. In another aspect of the invention, the head is slidably mounted to the lock arm. In yet another aspect of the present invention, the head is fixed to the lock arm, and offset from a lock aim longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A switch lever lock out assembly which is engagable with a switch having a lever positionable in at least two positions. The assembly includes a lock rail fixable relative to the switch. At least one transverse opening is formed in the lock rail. One end of an elongated lock arm extends through the opening and an opposing end extends toward the switch. In one aspect of the present invention, a switch engageable head is fixed to the lock arm opposing end, and is clampable to the lever. In another aspect of the invention, the head is slidably mounted to the lock arm. In yet another aspect of the present invention, the head is fixed to the lock arm, and offset from a lock arm longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method of molding soft member constituting the main portion, and a rigid member. The soft member at least partially embedded in a soft member to form a semi-rigid grommet member has a loop rib integral therewith, and the rigid member has a loop base element almost entirely embedded in the rib. The base element has load pads spaced therealong for lockingly engaging the panel in which the grommet is positioned. The base member is molded in the bottom part of the mold, and then it is lifted out of its original molding position to expose it for injecting the soft material in surrounding position around the base member.

Abstract: An adjustable telescoping utility pole apparatus formed from a number of inter-received tubular members and frictional insert mechanisms. Each frictional insert mechanism has one end engaged with the inner diameter of the inner tubular member and a second end sidably engaged with the inner diameter of the outer tubular member.

Abstract: A soft member constituting the main portion, and a rigid member. The soft member has a loop rib integral therewith, and the rigid member has a loop base element almost entirely embedded in the rib. The base element has load pads spaced therealong for lockingly engaging the panel in which the grommet is positioned.

Abstract: A cable locking device for use with a flexible cable, the device including a handle member and a trigger member that pivot about a pivot axis. The trigger member forms a channel that extends through and perpendicular to the pivot axis and the handle member forms two other channels, one on either side of the trigger member channel, all of the channels concentric when the device is in an open position. One end of the cable is securable to the handle member and the other end can be fed through the channels, the cable being moved in either direction through the channels to increase or decrease the length of the cable forming a locking loop. The apparatus can be moved from the open position to a locked position thereby misaligning the trigger member channel and the handle member channels to clamp the cable so as to limit movement of the cable through the channels. Once in a locked position, the handle and trigger member can be secured.